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From A Mandate For Change

Budget 2016 a first step into fiscal quicksand: MLI Commentary by Brian Lee Crowley and Sean Speer

From A Mandate For Change To A Plan To Govern series wraps up with a look at Budget 2016 OTTAWA, March 24, 2016...

 

March 24, 2016 at 11:29 am read more

Building a new Aboriginal opportunities agenda: Commentary by Ken Coates and Sean Speer

MLI Senior Fellows say the solution to fostering progress for Aboriginal Canada lies in less government – not more OTTAWA, March 16, 2016...

 

March 16, 2016 at 8:50 am read more

Seizing the moment on Canada-US relations: MLI Commentary by Laura Dawson and Sean Speer

Paper published in conjunction with the Canada Institute offers a plan for ensuring success on key bilateral issues from the Trudeau-Obama honeymoon to...

 

March 8, 2016 at 10:17 am read more

Turning the channel on failed telecommunications policy: MLI analysis by Paul Beaudry and Sean Speer

Canada’s new government has an opportunity to support private investment in infrastructure critical to entrepreneurship and innovation OTTAWA, March 3, 2016 – It’s...

 

March 3, 2016 at 8:34 am read more

Ottawa’s plunge into deficits needs an exit strategy: MLI Commentary by Ian Lee and Sean Speer

Ian Lee and Sean Speer lay out a plan for ensuring Ottawa’s short-term deficit plan doesn’t slide off the rails OTTAWA, Feb. 24,...

 

February 24, 2016 at 10:47 am read more

Defending freedoms by countering terrorism: MLI paper by Christian Leuprecht and Sean Speer

Authors’ analysis places C-51 in the context of Canada’s evolving response to terrorist threats, and offers recommendations to keep Canadians safe and our...

 

February 18, 2016 at 8:34 am read more

Making Canada resourceful on energy resources: MLI Commentary by Ken Coates and Sean Speer

  Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellows write that a sound federal policy on pipelines would defend the national interest, avoid uncertainty in the regulatory...

 

February 11, 2016 at 8:25 am read more

A reasoned approach to fighting climate change: MLI paper by Sean Speer and Douglas Auld

Authors present ideas for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in a way that leverages new technology, mitigates the economic damage to low income earners...

 

February 5, 2016 at 7:40 am read more

Building a Canadian defence policy for a dangerous world: MLI Commentary by Sean Speer and James Cox

What steps can the federal government take to craft a strong, robust, long-term defence policy? OTTAWA, Jan. 29, 2016 – Canada exists in...

 

January 29, 2016 at 8:15 am read more

Getting it right on infrastructure spending: Commentary by Sean Speer and Brian Flemming

MLI commentary lays out a smarter and better infrastructure spending plan OTTAWA, Jan. 21, 2016 –  Infusing an extra $60 billion into provincial,...

 

January 21, 2016 at 8:26 am read more
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  • A partnership with India is the key to solving Canada's vaccine woes: Vijay Sappani in the National Post

    Columns, COVID-19, Foreign Affairs, In the Media, Latest News, Recent News

    Since the two countries have more in common than they have differences, India is the perfect partner for Canada when it comes to...

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  • Canada should follow Australia's lead: Jack Mintz in the Financial Post

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    Copyright needs to be enforced. Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault has argued we should follow Australia’s approach and he is right, writes Jack Mintz...

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  • Putin’s political intimidation targets NHL superstar Aretmi Panarin: Marcus Kolga in the Toronto Star

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    While it may be unique for the Kremlin to target a well-known NHL superstar, the tactic itself is not, and should serve as...

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  • The Macdonald-Laurier Institute Welcomes New Senior Fellow, Patrice Dutil

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    OTTAWA, ON (February 26, 2021): The Macdonald-Laurier Institute is pleased to welcome Patrice Dutil as our newest Senior Fellow, covering issues including Canadian history,...

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  • Trudeau's Canada - Low achievement, high self-esteem: Philip Cross in the Financial Post

    Columns, In the Media, Latest News, Philip Cross, Recent News

    We feel very good about ourselves — but for no apparent reason, writes Philip Cross in the Financial Post. Below is an excerpt...

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Webinar Panel Video: Standing Guard - What have we learned from the enhanced Forward Presence on NATO's frontier?

 In 2021, NATO’s enhanced Forward Presence (eFP) is heading into its fourth year. Canada’s commitment as the Framework Nation for the eFP...

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